{"product_id":"poetry-starter-library-6-book-vintage-set-1930-1973-great-mix-of-styles","title":"Poetry Starter Library – 6-Book Vintage Set (1930–1973) – Great Mix of Styles","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3438\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six Vintage Poetry Books\u003cbr data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3504\"\u003ePublication Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930–1973\u003cbr data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3517\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed Hardcovers \u0026amp; Softcovers\u003cbr data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students, emerging poets, creative writers, literature teachers\u003cbr data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3642\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3652\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poetry \/ Anthology \/ Classic \u0026amp; Modern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003eIncluded Titles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3751\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3751\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3742\"\u003eThe Poets’ Commonwealth\u003c\/em\u003e - A Junior Anthology for Australasian Schools (1930). \u003cstrong\u003eWalter Murdoch\u003c\/strong\u003e. 3rd impression. Oxford University Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3783\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3783\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3774\"\u003eVisions of America\u003c\/em\u003e (1973). \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Kherdian\u003c\/strong\u003e. Illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian. 1st Edition. Macmillan Publishing Co. Inc. (New York)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3822\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003eHaiku Poetry, Vol. One\u003c\/em\u003e (1968\/69). \u003cstrong\u003eJ. W. Hackett\u003c\/strong\u003e. New Revised Edition - Third Printing. Japan Publications, Inc. Tokyo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3883\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3865\"\u003eJohn Donne – A Selection of His Poetry\u003c\/em\u003e (1969). \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Donne\u003c\/strong\u003e, edited by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Hayward\u003c\/strong\u003e. Penguin Books Ltd. (The Penguin Poets Series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3922\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3922\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003eThe Progress of Poetry\u003c\/em\u003e (1965\/69). \u003cb\u003eColin J. Horne \u0026amp; Maurice O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e. Fifth impression. Heinemann Educational Australia Pty Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3961\"\u003eThe Albatross Book of Living Verse\u003c\/em\u003e (c. 1945–1950). \u003cstrong\u003eLouis Untermeyer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Collins Pocket Edition. W Collins Sons \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"3981\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4010\"\u003e📖 The Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4398\"\u003eLooking to build a poetry collection — or just wanting to explore different voices and styles? This ready-made Vintage HQ set gives you six beautifully varied books spanning 40+ years of poetic creativity. From short and striking Japanese haiku to powerful English metaphysical verse, from classroom anthologies to modern American reflections, this set offers something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4477\"\u003ePerfect for beginners, student writers, poetry fans, or as a thoughtful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4482\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4484\" data-end=\"4504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4487\" data-end=\"4502\"\u003e✨ Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4678\"\u003eCondition: Good overall – clean pages, solid bindings, light wear typical of vintage books.\u003cbr data-start=\"4596\" data-end=\"4599\"\u003e\nGreat for reading, studying, or displaying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4678\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3742\"\u003eThe Poets’ Commonwealth\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ci\u003e- A Junior Anthology for Australasian Schools\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4678\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good – see detailed notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue\n     cloth boards with minor rubbing and shelf wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding\n     firm and intact; 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